Penland Lake Dam
Georgia — Newton County — NELSON CREEK
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| River | NELSON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.61806, -83.74306 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 1, 2005 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Penland, John |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.